Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-05

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table gives information about the average hours spent on the Internet by European people of different age groups.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The compares the time spent on internet of european people of distinct age group.Both gender were taken in consideration.

This evident that people of age group 16 to 20 uses more intenet apart from all given age group with 19 of male and 18 female of all taken in consideration.Apart from that males of age group 21-25 and females of age group 11-15 stands at second place in usage of internet.he age group of 26-30 has equal number of male and female who browse.

However, the people of age 51 and above contributes the least in both the gender in usage of internet with number of 2 males and 3 f.Individuals of age group 31-50 has greater number of female using internet everyday then males of equivelant age group.

From the above data males tends to use more internet then females.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While the main features are identified, the analysis is superficial. The overview is missing, and the data is presented as a list of observations rather than a cohesive summary. Comparisons are attempted but lack precision, and the failure to reach the minimum length means the task is not fully addressed. To improve, ensure you include a clear overview of the main trends and provide a more detailed comparison of the data points, ensuring you meet the length requirement to allow for full development of your ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks clear paragraphing, which makes the progression of ideas difficult to follow. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices such as 'Apart from that' and 'However', they are used mechanically and do not always create logical links between sentences. The referencing is often unclear, and the overall structure is disjointed. To improve, focus on grouping related data into distinct paragraphs and using a wider range of linking words to connect your observations more naturally. A clear introduction and a separate overview paragraph are essential for a higher band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic phrasing like 'uses more internet' and 'number of'. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'intenet', 'equivelant', and 'f' (presumably for females). The range is insufficient to convey the information with precision. To improve, try to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'significant', 'fluctuation', and 'trend'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('people... uses', 'males tends'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which occasionally hinders readability. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Practice writing more complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions to improve the flow and accuracy of your writing.

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